A NEW CHANDY FOR STONEGABLE

Last evening Bobby and I hung the new chandy... but first we had to figure out where all the crystals, that had fallen to the bottom of the box, were placed on the chandy. What a job!

Lost of crystals... REAL CRYSTALS... on tiny metal rings...

Once I had all the crystals on the chandy, Bobby hung it.

I just love it! The shade is somewhat translucent so the light of the 6 candles shines through it!

The chandy came from Overstocks.com... I can always find a great bargain there!

We had just finished laying the hardwood floors and quater round molding the last two weeks.

And last week my new head chairs came home to StoneGable.

It's just the beginning... as I continue to make over the dining room I'll show you how I am progressing!

The new oriental comes next week... I am thinking of replacing two of the chairs with an upholstered bench (the rest will be repainted and reupholstered) and I am searching for some great window treatments!

I'll bet one of the greige colors would look great in here, Yvonne. I love your new chandy! I've always admired that style. I'd love to do something like that in our master bedroom. I think it caters to both male and female tastes. Unfortunately, the only ceiling fixture electrical holds a ceiling fan {which we use all year long}.

Beautiful chandelier... and I have no doubts that when this room is complete well it's going to look like a room out of a magazine...say "Traditional Home" or perhaps "House Beautiful" 2013 issue. I'll wait and see:)

for me i do not like the drum type over the crystals, you can't see the whole effect of candle lighting, but that's just me. but drum shadea remind me of the 50's not a very good decorating time. but different stokes.i know it may be popular just not for meS.E.

Yvonne! Your dining room is looking exquisite! I just love everything you have done so far. Aren't those chandys just crazy when it comes to hanging all those crystals? It is like a glitz puzzle. You did great job and it is gorgeous! xo Diana

Hi Yvonne, I love your dining room and it's lovely as is. I love everything you've done and this new chandy is gorgeous. I'm in love with the drum shade and the crystals. A beautiful choice. Cant' wait to see what you do for window treatments. You have beautiful taste.Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Very pretty especially the new chairs. Although benches look nice and are on trend, as someone who has sat at them they are not very comfortable or practical. There is no back support and when once person needs to get up from the table the bench needs to be moved by both people. It is also hard to scoot it up close to the table. Try taking your hubby and using one together and see before you decide.

Absolutely gorgeous Yvonne....I just love the translucency of the shade...I received mine from Overstock a couple of weeks ago...hopefully it will go up as soon as I decide which room will get it!...I just love you dining room!!!...

Your chandy and dining room are so beautiful and serene. I am so enjoying your blog, it is like a breath of fresh air every day. As I look at your dining room a fabric for your window treatments came to mind. American Alpaca Textiles (http://www.americanalpacatextiles.com)has a beautiful light and airy fabric called Strata in their earth collection - and they are in Pennsylvania too! (I am not connected to the company in any way except that I too raise alpacas)